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Abdominal Discomfort
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thoracic compression fractures causing much discomfort under ribs / top of distended abdomen: constipation also
With lower ribs pressing on top of pelvic bone
Other than stretches / physio exercises anything I can do about it?
Feels that a well fitted back support would help ?
I am 81. Was very fit before fractures occurred

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I think a back brace helps a lot. I don’t wear one regularly . They are hot. But if my back acts up and tries to go out on me or if it hurts badly I will wear a Muller back brace I bought from… read more

Medicines
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Does anyone recommend anything natural? I don't want to take any meds bcz of severe side effects. I have severe osteoporosis pretty much all over. Thanks in advance for ur comments

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I find having a spa is a great natural therapy.

Reclining Chair For Osteoporosis
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Oh, London, thank you! I need a friend to accompany me in this journey. I can see how fragile we are. A big 🤗 Susana

I’m Thinking Of Taking Prolia Which Is Injections Twice A Year. Does Anyone Know Of Any Natural Remedies To Help With Building Bone Mass?
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I don’t want to take medications due to the side effects. Anyone tried different medications or suffer from side effects?

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Has anyone tried taking Silica? I have thought about it. I am unsure if I can take it. I am going to research it. Any help would be appreciated.

Prolia Injections
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I anyone getting Prolia injections and what is your experience.

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I am a 76 yr old female. I got my 2cd Prolia injection (6 mos. apart) last week. Absolutely no reaction. Not even a sore arm! I put off taking it for 2 years because of the negative reviews. My Dr… read more

ALGAECAL
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Keep seeing so much advertisement and promotions on above product............wondering if you have any opinion or experience with this product?

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Going to try the algae cal as well

Has Forteo Helped Anyone With Building Bones And Relieving Back Pain From Fractures? If It Doesn’t Help After 1 Year, Why Continue?
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Thank you for the tip. I think my parathyroids were checked last year, but I will certainly follow up with my doctor.

Does Anyone Else Suffer From The Rib/hip Syndrome? .
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This is where I have shrunk so much, 8 inches, that my lower ribs are now inside my hip/pelvis area. Nothing to be done for it, just suffer. I am feeling so compressed and uncomfortable.

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ME TOO! I am so glad you are here and can understand what I am talking about. I keep thinking if I eat less it will be better but that doesn't work. Besides my doctor wants me to have a little more… read more

Which Yoga Poses Are Harmful To Osteoporosis?
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Many thanks Arumara for your link on the modification on the cat/cow exercise. This is very helpful, I am thinking of going to a therapist for tailor made exercise too. She would know the moves for… read more

Should I Be Wary Of Being Treated By A Chiropractor As I Have Osteoporosis And Have Prolia Injections 6 Monthly
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is there a problem attending a chiropractor when you have osteoporosis and have Prolia injections

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I’ve been going to a chiropractor many many times. Make sure the chiro is informed of your osteoporosis and give them your bone density results. That is what mine recommended after I was diagnosed… read more